The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 551 Scars and Settlements

Stella had never been fond of parties.

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Especially the kind where everyone gathered just to show off, trade shallow pleasantries, and put on fake smiles.

She had no patience for that kind of social circus.

Abraham gently pinched her cheek, indulgent as ever. “This birthday banquet’s special. You don’t have to go to any others after this, okay?”

Stella groaned, “Fine.”

Her tone couldn’t be more reluctant.

She slid off him and trudged upstairs to call Marie.

Meanwhile, Abel approached Abraham respectfully. “Abraham.”

“We’re keeping eyes on Dan–and Lance too.”

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“Mrs. Evelyn already met with Lance today. I don’t think he’ll dare make any further moves.”

Over the years, Lance had shown nothing but greedy ambition when it came to resources.

But he lacked the courage.

This time, sneaking around with Dan had landed him face–to–face with Marie–worst–case scenario.

Even if Mrs. Evelyn hadn’t stepped in, he probably would’ve backed down. But the warning made sure of it.

It was an indirect but effective way of cutting off Dan’s connections in Falvaria.

Abraham hummed in acknowledgment, the depth of his eyes sharpening with understanding.

“Keep the heat on Dan.”

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Abel nodded. “Understood.”

hesitated, then added, “As for Mr. Derrick… looks like he plans to use Miss Marie as a way to

a quiet

Miss Marie is–once she loses her temper, she

Tom family, they were bound to retaliate–and Marie would inevitably get caught

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the Dawson family had already grown thin over the

a low chuckle. “No limits?

Well. Fair

colder this time. “If she had limits, Derrick wouldn’t be

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in, catching the

His face darkened instantly.

Desperate?

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for love got labeled that way.

more.

in Abraham’s mouth, it sounded downright

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from the corner of his eye, Abraham smiled faintly. “Tell Marie

Abel blinked. “Huh?”

Rein it in?

he turned and spotted Derrick

“Can’t be

nearly choked. “Cough…

Yikes.

went even

Abel’s warning cough, Abraham turned and

a murderous

more. “Don’t you

Derrick was livid.

he strode over on his long legs and

a little low? Stabbing me in the

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